Marina pay ramps hate this one stupid trick...

[kayakwriter]

I'd always thought of a cowboy scramble as a re-entry technique for use if your roll failed. Turns out it can also be part of a routine launch...

 

[AM]

Missed opportunity for a seal launch?

 

[AM]

Oh, and remember: always jump upwind of your kayak!

 

[Peter-CKM]

Oh, and remember: always jump upwind of your kayak!

Or connect it to your tow rope before tossing it and jumping after it.

 

[JohnAbercrombie]

Oh, and remember: always jump upwind of your kayak!

Only if you can paddle swim quickly....or you will never catch up to your boat..
@Peter-CKM added the key to this method.

 

[CPS]

I'm eagerly awaiting the sequel where he jumps back onto the dock.

 

[kayakwriter]

I'm eagerly awaiting the sequel where he jumps back onto the dock.

I was picturing a grappling hook on the end of his throwline, he swarms up 60s Batman-style, then rigs a swiftwater rescue Z-drag system vertically to get his boat back up...

 

[Roy222]

I though he was going to land feet first in the seating area , and bust straight thru.
If it was shallow he could land on his feet!!!
A belly flop anyone?

 

[mick_allen]

If this is a ladder-built-in in the dock side, hang on to a line and maybe just climb down and get in?

 

[kayakwriter]

If this is a ladder-built-in in the dock side, hang on to a line and maybe just climb down and get in?

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Yeah, but how many views would a youtube video of that sensible approach get?